$2,185,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

15 Cliff Ave Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,818 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$572 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Wine Cellar
  • Finished Attic
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2025

This stunning, fully updated four-bedroom Colonial seamlessly blends modern luxury with timeless charm. The main level, with 9 ft ceilings, boasts multiple living spaces, including a formal living room with gas fireplace, a cozy family room with wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious dining room-perfect for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen features radiant heat flooring and ample storage.Upstairs, the primary suite offers a fully renovated spa-like bath with radiant heat flooring and a custom-designed oversized walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms include renovated en-suite baths with radiant heat and custom closets. A newly converted walk-up attic serves as a flexible space for a playroom, office, or gym. The lower level features a mudroom, a climate-controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar, and spray foam insulation for energy efficiency. Outside, enjoy a new stone patio, a full irrigation system, and professionally landscaped grounds with evergreen privacy plantings. Conveniently located in the highly desirable Tokeneke Elementary School district, near Rowayton village and Darien town center. Short walk to the Rowayton train station. This exceptional home is not to be missed! Finished third floor not reflected on field card.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Genevieve Schettino

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0818085 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Co-Listed By

Amanda Davenport

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0795699

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Bickmeyer

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0811717

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,481

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R12

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,818 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wine Cellar

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Garage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 106453

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,481

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3818
  • Total Sq Ft: 3818
  • Year Built: 1992
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Tokeneke Road to Cliff Avenue
  • Financing Used: Withheld
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Garage
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R12
  • Parcel #: 106453

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 14481

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Skinner Alicja and Skinner Keith
Bought by
Bickmeyer Todd M
Seller's Agent
Genevieve Schettino
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laura Bickmeyer
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-4.79%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$2,210,472

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,472
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,748,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,742,753
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$493,565

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2013
Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Cobb David A and Scoran Lauri A
Bought by
Skinner Keith and Skinner Alicja
Seller's Agent
Robyn DeCastro
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Becky Munro
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$918,750
Interest Rate
3.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2000
Sold by
Sullivan Rita Mg
Bought by
Cobb David A and Scoran Lauri A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,185,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,185,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 --
Warranty Deed $650,000 --
Warranty Deed $650,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,748,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,748,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $918,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $2,185,000 -4.8% $572 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $2,295,000 +87.3% $601 / Sq Ft
05/31/2013 05/31/13 Sold $1,225,000 0.0% $384 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2013 05/01/13 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2013 04/03/13 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $384 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,259 $985,740 $510,860 $474,880
2024 $14,481 $985,740 $510,860 $474,880
2023 $13,873 $787,780 $392,980 $394,800
2022 $13,573 $787,780 $392,980 $394,800
2021 $13,266 $787,780 $392,980 $394,800
2020 $7,040 $787,780 $392,980 $394,800
2019 $12,975 $787,780 $392,980 $394,800
2018 $13,950 $782,390 $360,640 $421,750
2017 $6,974 $782,390 $360,640 $421,750
2016 $12,338 $782,390 $360,640 $421,750
2015 $12,010 $782,390 $360,640 $421,750
2014 $11,744 $782,390 $360,640 $421,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24089176

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000036-000000-000052